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Echoes of Holcomb
Inspired by Truman Capote's novel: In Cold Blood
In the quiet, quaint streets of Holcomb, Kansas, life seemed untouched by the unforgiving hands of change. The Clutter family, Herbert, Bonnie and their four children, were the epitome of the American Dream; successful, wholesome and utterly loved by their community. But behind the facade of tranquillity, the Clutters could not escape a gruelling fate that would leave a haunting scar - a calamity etched in the annals of American criminal history.
Read MoreA Blink in San Luis Rey
Inspired by Thornton Wilder's novel: The Bridge of San Luis Rey
Once upon a time, in the vast landscapes of Peru, not far from the city of Lima, a frail bridge known as San Luis Rey collapsed. The bridge had been a life link for the humble dwellers, a crossing of paths, dreams, and destinies. The catastrophe took five lives, leaving a void and a story to tell.
Read MoreA Mysterious Encounter on the Midnight Express
Inspired by Agatha Christie's novel: Murder on the Orient Express
In the stillness of night, the Midnight Express, a sister train to the renowned Orient Express, departs from Istanbul, providing an eerie resemblance to a tale penned by Agatha Christie. Onboard, a collection of eclectic, sophisticated passengers, including a renowned detective, Inspector LeBlanc.
Read MoreInked Enigma: A Glimpse Beyond the Tattoo
Inspired by Stieg Larsson's novel: The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
In the shrouded darkness of Stockholm, a series of mysterious murders shatter the city's relative tranquility. No one had a clue about the enigmatic perpetrator, but there was someone who could possibly solve this mystery - Lisbeth Salander, the girl with the dragon tattoo.
Read MoreShadows of the Mastermind: A Cross Conundrum
Inspired by James Patterson's novel: Cross Fire
In the gloom of the night, Alex Cross, the distinguished detective, was seated on his sofa, engrossed in thoughts about his nemesis, Kyle Craig. The phantom threat of Craig, a serial killer also known as 'The Mastermind', had started looming over the city again. Rumours had been circulating that he had escaped custody, sending chills down the spine of Washington D.C.
Read MoreThe Dark Corridors of the Firm
Inspired by John Grisham's novel: The Firm
Mitch McDeere, a brilliant law graduate from Harvard, had always dreamt of making it big. His dream began unfolding when the lucrative offer from Bendini, Lambert & Locke, a small but rich firm in Memphis, came knocking. But what initially seemed like a dream soon started to show its true colors. From high groundbreaking achievements, Mitch's life slowly twisted into a maze of dark corridors and echoing threats. This is a continuation of his thrilling adventure.
Read MoreEchoes of the Labyrinth
Inspired by Umberto Eco's novel: The Name of the Rose
In the shadow of the grandiose castle, Brother William, a humble Franciscan monk, and his young apprentice Adso, reached the mysterious Benedictine Abbey. Their goal was to unravel the complicated enigma that caused the deaths of some monks. The religious community was clouded in fear, reduced to whispers, naming the library labyrinth as the cause.
Read MoreEmbers from the Past: A Tale of Vengeance and Redemption
Inspired by Stieg Larsson's novel: The Girl Who Played With Fire
Lisbeth Salander, the enigmatic hacker, was in deep thought, scornfully ruminating her past. In this sequel of Stieg Larsson's trilogy, 'The Girl Who Played with Fire', Salander has returned to Sweden after her excursion into warmer climes. She had been away, licking her wounds, both mental and physical, and now she's back with a new objective - to clear her name.
Read MoreLost Shadows: A Dusk of Deception
Inspired by Gillian Flynn's novel: Gone Girl
The once serene city of North Carthage, Missouri had transformed into a hive of curiosity and gossip, with local whispers speculating about the bizarre disappearance of Amy Elliott Dunne, the golden girl who vanished on her fifth wedding anniversary.
Read MoreThe Perils of Concealed Intentions
Inspired by Sue Grafton's novel: "P" Is for Peril
Doctor Dowan Purcell had been missing for weeks and nobody had a clue about his whereabouts. We had been high school friends, and his wife, Fiona, had reached out to me, a private detective, to find him. Fiona was sure that it had something to do with Purcell's second wife, Crystal, who was now handling his nursing home affairs. Fiona was convinced that Crystal had an ulterior motive.
Read MoreEncyclopedia Brown and the Mystery of the Stolen Watch
Inspired by Donald J. Sobol's novel: Encyclopedia Brown: Boy Detective
A sense of excitement hung in the town of Idaville as the county fair was in full swing. Yet amidst the revelry, a crime was committed; Mr. Wilson's antique watch worth thousands of dollars had been stolen from his fair stall. Immediately, the police were summoned, but the case seemed to be a dead end until Encyclopedia Brown, the only son of the Chief of Police, took interest in the case.
Read MoreThe Mystery of the Vanished Necklace
Inspired by Alexander McCall Smith's novel: The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
Evening was falling on Gaborone, enveloping it in a veil of calm and serenity. Mma Precious Ramotswe, the owner of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, was sipping red bush tea and gazing outside when her assistant, Mma Makutsi, burst into the office, breathless.
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